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    Cayuga Nature Center

    4.1 (11 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Sabrina Z.

    Went to the tree house in the back of the Cayuga Nature Center. The information desk is closed, but there was sign and a worker told us they are closed but can go to the treehouse.

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    Lauren R.

    The nature center is only open on weekends and I believe they offer different exhibits at those time which is sad for the ones going during the week. They did have some places to fill water jugs on the property along with a few native animals to observe. It a great place if you wanna hike just a little on trails that are kid friendly

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    Linda O.

    Great place to take the whole family. Lots of trails to hike. Quite a few rescued animals to view ( red Fox, Turkey buzzard, hawk, one eyed squirrel and owl) The 6 floor tree house is awesome and a favorite of both adults and kids.

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    Taughannock Falls State Park

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    4.6
    (164 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    [Tuh-Gan-Ick] Falls state park is one the of most beautiful state park in NY. It has spectacular…read morenatural attractions of waterfalls, and a lake front on the other side of the road The Gorge Trail to the waterfall is very easy to access. I visited in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and the park rangers had done an excellent job keeping the trail well maintained. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the waterfall, and there's very little elevation change along the way. North Rim trail entrance was close during winter due to ice and snow. But you can skip the dangerous part of the trail by parking at the Taughannock Falls overlook point and start hiking from there. Then you will reach the upper falls. Parking is only $10. lot is small so warmer weather probably will fill up pretty quickly.

    I visited here in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and it was such a cool experience! I…read morehadn't seen a frozen waterfall before, so it was really special to experience. I thought it was a fairly easy 1 mile hike out to the falls (though my coworker vehemently disagrees that 1 mile and easy belong in the same sentence - sorry Miss Sheila!), and there were some falcons swooping around. There is a fee to park, but were still spots remaining when we arrived. We should have received discounted parking with a Military ID, but the booth was unmanned that day, so we paid anyway. There is a restroom facility at the parking lot, and it wasn't bad. I actually think it was heated, so that was nice. I'd be interested in seeing the falls and hiking the upper trail when the weather is better!

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    Watkins Glen State Park

    Watkins Glen State Park

    4.7
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    18.8 mi

    I can't speak to camping here but the gorge trail is worth the visit! It is veey popular for good…read morereason - the gorge and waterfalls are stunning and the hike is along stone steps and well-maintained paths. This is an easy hike and not very long.

    Beautiful campground and area. Made reservations in advance for a cabin. It is very rustic. The…read morecabins do not have electric or water. They have bunk beds with very thin cushions. Bring your own sleeping bag, blankets, sheets, pillows, lantern, and water. There is a small shelf, no other shelves. Or table inside the cabin. There is a picnic table in the concrete slab outside the cabin. One fire ring, bring your own grill. The office closes early. We got to the campsite after 7pm and there was no way to check in and get the key. We had to wait until the next day. They sell ice and firewood at the office. Bring cash. You out the cash in the box grab the key go out and unlock the shed for wood. Same for ice but out of the cooler. The staff seemed friendly, bathrooms were clean, sites were tidy. You can hike to the gorge from the campground very well marked. They have a pool, however it was not open when I went so I cannot review that. Quick ride into town where there are restaurants, breweries, more falls, the lake, and much more.

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    Ode to the Indians who made this area home long before the European settlers came here.
    Ode to the Indians who made this area home long before the European settlers came here.
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    Tiny Toads... maybe the size of Quarter
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